Malta
Citizenship | Malta
About malta
Malta is a small European island nation located in the central Mediterranean between southern Italy and the North African coast. It gained its sovereignty and independence from the United Kingdom in 1964 and is presently part of the European Union. Its economic activity is primarily based on trade, manufacturing, and tourism. Its official language is both Maltese and English and its population stands at approximately 520,000.
Country Information
Location: Europe
Language: Maltese and English
Population: 520,000
Economy: Trade, Manufacturing, and Tourism
Currency: Euro
Malta Citizenship by investment
The Maltese Citizenship by Investment program was established in 2020, making it one of the most recent citizenship by investment programs and the only one of its kind in the European Union. The legal framework of the program falls under the Maltese Citizenship Act [legal notice 437 of 2020]. It allows individuals to legally seek a citizenship through financial contribution. Malta allows for dual nationality, and it is one of the few fast tracked citizenship routes in the world, issuing direct citizenship in approximately 14 months .
malta citizenship program cost
Investment OPTIONS: (A) Government Donation + Property Rental or (B) government donation + Property Purchase
(A) Government Donation + Property Rental Option
Government Donation: EUR 750,000 + Property Rental: EUR 16,000 per year (for 5 year period) + Philanthropic Donation: EUR 10,000
EUR 50,000 applies for each additional dependent
(B) government donation + Property Purchase Option
Government Donation: EUR 750,000 + Property Purchase: EUR 700,000 + Philanthropic Donation: EUR 10,000
EUR 50,000 applies for each additional dependent
Additional Payable Fees
In addition to the chosen investment, applicants must pay the following fees: Due Diligence Fees, Government Residence Fees, Citizenship Certificate Fees, Passport Fees, Government Forms Fees, Application Fees, Legal Fees, Professional Fees
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Eligible Dependents
Main applicant’s spouse
Unmarried children under the age of 27
Main applicant/spouse parents above 55
citizenship Benefits
Direct EU Citizenship
Fastest Direct EU Citizenship program globally
Visa free mobility
Financial planning and no global taxation
Family security in global instability
Citizenship granted to future generations
Ability to live, work, and study in the EU
Passport Ranking
Malta passport ranks 5th globally
Visa free access to 190 countries
Visa free to UK, EU, US, Canada, Japan, and others
Visa free to Australia, Singapore, UAE, and others
* View full list of visa free countries here
Process & Time to Citizenship
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants should have a clean criminal record and be in good health
Proof of a qualifying investment and a valid residence in Malta are required (through property rental or purchase purchase)
Residence Requirement
Applicants are required to establish a genuine link with Malta, including residence for a specific period before naturalization. This involves renting or purchasing property in Malta along with a 3 month physical residency period
Contribution and Investment:
Applicants must make a non-refundable contribution to the National Development and Social Fund (NDSF) along with a property rental or purchase
Due Diligence:
A thorough due diligence process is conducted to ensure that applicants meet the necessary criteria and do not pose a security or reputational risk to Malta; Malta has one of the most thorough Due Diligence processes out of all citizenship by investment programs
Application Submission:
Applicants submit their applications to the relevant authorities along with all required documentation, including proof of funds, investment details, and other supporting documents
Processing Time:
The application undergoes a comprehensive review, which may take several months to residency and about twelve months to citizenship. The processing time can vary based on individual circumstances
Approval and Naturalization:
If the application is successful, the applicant and their family members may receive approval for Maltese citizenship
Oath of Allegiance:
Successful applicants are required to take an oath of allegiance, finalizing their Maltese citizenship.
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